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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. celebrates during spring practice. Soares and redshirt sophomore defensive end Anto Saka combined for a pivotal sack against Miami (Ohio).

Football: Northwestern’s defense reigns supreme in 13-6 victory over Miami (Ohio)

September 1, 2024

Going into the 2024 season, there were obvious questions about Northwestern’s offense. The Wildcats have a new quarterback in graduate transfer Mike Wright, are amid an offensive line rebuild and...

Senior defensive lineman P.J. Spencer makes a tackle. In NU’s victory over Purdue, Spencer was pivotal towards the defense’s ability to make two red zone stops.

Football: ‘Bend, don’t break’: Northwestern’s red zone stands instrumental for 23-15 victory over Purdue

November 20, 2023

When coach David Braun was introduced as Northwestern’s permanent head coach Thursday, he praised his team’s perseverance and its ability to fight back – regardless of the circumstances.  And...

Senior running back Cam Porter takes a carry against Purdue. Porter amassed 95 rushing yards on 17 carries versus the Boilermakers on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern’s veterans reach likely-end to old-Ryan Field era, secure bowl eligibility in 23-15 victory over Purdue

November 19, 2023

About an hour and a half after senior linebacker Xander Mueller’s game-clinching interception that prompted a purple pandemonium and left the Ryan Field goalposts in danger of a dip in Lake Michigan,...

Northwestern defensive players tackle a Purdue rusher. NU's defense forced two turnovers in the Saturday win.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 23, Purdue 15

November 18, 2023

After an eventful past seven days for Northwestern’s football program that celebrated the removal of coach David Braun’s interim tag and its first away win since August 2022, the Wildcats (6-5, 4-4...

A person in purple and white tackles another player in red, who is running with a football.

Football: Northwestern’s stifling defense silences Wisconsin crowd in 24-10 road victory

November 12, 2023

MADISON, Wis. —  Moments before Northwestern’s offense retook the field to begin fourth quarter action against Wisconsin, the Camp Randall Stadium speakers blared House of Pain’s “Jump Around,”...

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